Hi Curt-Its on Homberg Avenue and the couple I purchased it from bought it a few years ago from a neighbor and never got it running. They thought simply because something is broken in the switch. My hope is there isn't also a rod protruding from the block. We'll see said the blind man-but I couldn't resist.
Re: Steves New Convertable Project
Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 5:43 pm
by Steve Storey
The new convertible finally showed up. Needs floors, trunk-boot as they say, gas tank, ign switch etc etc. Hope to have it purring like a kitten soon. Its actually maybe in better shape than I thought. Picture to follow.
Re: Steves New Convertable Project
Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 8:51 pm
by savvy59
Steve,
I am glad it made it to your home safely. Now the fun begins - searching out all the little problems that could keep it from running. Keep us up-to-date on your progress.
Curt
Re: Steves New Convertable Project
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 6:48 am
by Steve Storey
Work in Progress
Will try to upload some pictures, but am still very upload challanged to say the least-been battling the rust worms. Replaced trunk floor, gas tank, and drivers floor and got it running really well I think, but time to back it out and work on a MOPAR!!
Re: Steves New Convertable Project
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 9:46 am
by Faulkner
What, no fins?
Dan
Re: Steves New Convertable Project
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 9:29 pm
by Denver 59 Fin Convert
Steve, looks like it could be a neat run-a bout for you! Don't forget your 59 roots!!!! naw, looks good! Keep us up to date on your progress on it!
John Q.
Re: Steves New Convertable Project
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 9:50 pm
by rogerh
the Sunbeam (Rootes england) sports car had fins from 59-61...or something like that.
Re: Steves New Convertible Project
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 3:04 pm
by Steve Storey
Got it back in the garage. You guys got me motivated again. Replacing metal on passenger floor and stripping it down for paint. I'm going to attempt 2 stage paint for first time. Of course much more rust wormy than first thought!! Dick and John -your projects look great!!
Re: Steves New Convertable Project
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 9:24 pm
by RICKYMOPAR
Toss out the MoWog Engine and adapt a Neon 2liter and the thing will run like a time machine. A friend of mine did this with his bug eye and they wont let him race with them any more. Because he aways wins.
Re: Steves New Convertable Project
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 5:28 pm
by Denver 59 Fin Convert
Rick, You have friends? small wonders.....
John Q.
Re: Steves New Convertable Project
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 7:51 pm
by Steve Storey
Ho Ho Ho! Aren"t the Neons front wheel drive though? Did he put the whole clip under his Sprite? Got to be an easier way to go fast.
Re: Steves New Convertable Project
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 1:12 am
by RICKYMOPAR
The engine was mounted longitudinal to the chassis adapted to a I think a NP2500 aluminum 5 speed and still rear wheel drive!
naw, looks good! Keep us up to date on your progress on it!